The combined use of hypnotherapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy in child sexual abuse symptoms: A case study

Authors

  • Teresa Sánchez
  • Arnoldo Téllez

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5944/rppc.vol.21.num.1.2016.16375

Keywords:

Hypnotherapy, brief therapy, sexual abuse.

Abstract

This case study describes the use of clinical hypnosis in a context of solution-focused brief therapy in the treatment of a 40-year-old patient, survivor of childhood sexual abuse. Patient presented mood changes, depression, anxiety, apathy, emotional dependence on his mother, altered relationship with his father, and uncertainty about sexual orientation. Hypnotherapeutic techniques were used to solve conflicts, to decrease anxiety and depression, and to increase self-esteem and optimism. The results showed a dramatic decrease in the levels of depression, anxiety and stress, as well as increased self-esteem and optimism. These changes were maintained at six months follow-up. The use of hypnotherapy in the context of focus on solutions in patients with emotional sequels of child sexual abuse is recommended.

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Sánchez, T., & Téllez, A. (2016). The combined use of hypnotherapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy in child sexual abuse symptoms: A case study. Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Psychology   , 21(1), 67–75. https://doi.org/10.5944/rppc.vol.21.num.1.2016.16375

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